A/N: A special thank you for making divinity one of your favorite stories, I'm so glad. To persian85033 and PriestessHelene thank you so much for your reviews I really appreciate them. The trigger who will make this bomb explode is almost here :) enjoy.

I do not own anything, just this crazy and romantic mind of mine.

Divinity.

Chapter nine

The Moon was her second favorite place.

The way everything looked there was like a dream and this time was no exception.

There were white flowers everywhere, candles lightened the halls, the air was perfumed. People where everywhere, maids and handymen were putting more ornaments on the white marble pillars, the floors were pulished, everything sparkled.

Everything had to be perfect, after all it was Princess Serenity's wedding.

Gaia walked through the halls, her slippers making a soft noise on the polished white floor.

Reaching her friend's door, she knocked and stepped inside without letting Serenity know it was her. When she got into the room her mouth dropped at the beauty before her.

Standing infront of her mirror there she was. The Moon Princess, a true goddess. A vision in white.

Her long dress adorned her body, embracing every curve, strapless and full of pearls. Her slippers where high heeled, she wore a long silvery necklace and her lavender hair was put up in her custom style, white flowers at the side of her buns.

The crecent moon on her forehead shone more than usual, while one of her maids were doing her nails another one was doing her makeup. With that sight, Gaia smiled. This was her friend's day after all. She deserved it.

"Look at you all dressed up" she said at the door.

"Gaia! You're here!" Serenity made a gesture for her maids to stop what they were doing and motioned towards her friend.

"I'm so glad you are finally here!" Serenity hugged Gaia.

"I am too" Gaia smiled returning the hug. Taking a step back Serenity looked at her friend.

"You need to start getting ready, the wedding is in less than two hours! the modist brought your dress, it's in my closet"

"I'll go check it out, you in the meantime go back to get your makeup done, you have to look beyond beautiful!" Gaia said pushing Serenity to her chair, the maids returned to their interrupted activities.

Passing the small living room in Serenity's chambers, she walked towards the closet, when she opened the doors there it was, standing in a maniquin. Her golden dress.

"Oh my...it's...beautiful!" she said out loud so her friend could hear. The next thing she knew Serenity was again next to her.

"I was amazed when I saw it for the first time...and that's the maniquin wearing it, now imagine when the true goddess wears it, you are going to look like a dream Gaia..." she said softly.

"It's perfect..." was the only thing Gaia could say, her breath was taken away.

"I wish he could see you wearing it..." Serenity said, Gaia's eyes widened when she heard her words, turning to see her friend tears started to form in her eyes.

"Serenity..." Gaia's voice trembled.

"I know how deep your love for him is...I cannot stop your feelings because I am also in love...I'm your friend and I'm always going to be with you and support any decision you take" Serenity said.

"Now...get ready, my nails are done, Fanny will help you with your hair and makeup" the moon princess said again.

"Thank you...you know...for everything" Gaia said with a warm smile. Serenity nodded and smiled back.

Now it was Gaia's turn to get ready.

Her hair was finally done. Her hair was style in a low messy bun with crystal pins attached to it, soft curls were left on her sides to frame her face. Her makeup was classic, golden shimmery shadows were on her lids, peachy blush on her ckeeks, the black thin liner on her eyes and her long dark lashes made even more emphasis to her golden-green eyes, her lips deep red.

It was time to put on her dress, an empire cut long dress in gold. Crystals adorning the part of her chest, long sleeves but her shoulders uncovered. The skirt of her dress had layers of different shimmery fabrics, her high heels could only be seen when she walked. Her necklace in place.

"Serenity is right, I wish he could see me" she thought and tried to hold her tears so her makeup would not be ruined.

"I'm ready" she said. She walked towards Serenity's big mirror.

"Gaia...you look beautiful!" Serenity hold her friends hands.

"I'm nervious..." Serenity confessed.

"You shouldn't be" Gaia answered.

"I know...but...everybody will be here...even Metallia"

"What's up with her anyways?" the dark haired girl asked.

"I don't know if Mother invited her or if she invited herself" Serenity said.

"Don't worry about her Serenity and don't be nervious! You are going to spend the rest of your life with the man you love!...I wish I could do that" Gaia said.

"You will someday Gaia, you'll see" Serenity smiled.

One of the maids entered the room interrupting the two goddesses. "Princess...It's time"

Everybody was waiting at the ceremony room, every royal in the galaxy and far away were there to be part of the wedding.

The Ceremony Room was the sacred place of the Palace, five pillars supported the high ceiling. Everything in there was white. The smell of sweet flowers was endulging the room, making the moment more magical and romantic. At the end of the aisle was a pair of steps where the bride and groom would seal their love. Candles were lit all around the room.

It was an awaited event. The Moon Queen Selene was already sitting in her throne. One of her advisors gave the sign for the orchestra to start playing.

The white doors opened and there she was, the Moon Princess walking in all her glory to where her future husband was waiting for her at the end of the aisle. Her long dress shone with the light of the candles. A big smile on her lips.

Gaia came to the room right after her, looking for a free space when she saw Ares waving his hand in a descreet manner.

"You're late" he whispered.

"I know...I was with Serenity before she came in, she was nervious" she whispered back.

"She's still getting married right?" he said again his eyes at the couple.

"Yes she is, now hush I want to hear the ceremony" she patted his arm softly.

"You look gorgeous by the way..." he said.

"The ceremony Ares..." she said not paying attention to what he just said.

"Right...right, the ceremony" Ares said looking at the couple again.

Serenity's eyes were shining, tears of joy falling showing. Athan smiled at her while he placed a gorgeous silver ring on her finger.

"I will love you forever Serenity, accept this ring as a symbol of my love."

It was Serenity's time to speak. "I will be forever with you, loving you" it was her time to put the ring on his finger "Accept this ring as a symbol of my eternal love for you"

The ceremony went smoothly, the priest of the shrine blessed their new crowns and placed them over their heads and said.

"With the blessing of the higher gods. I now pronounce you husband and wife"

The new married couple sealed their love with a kiss. Everybody started clapping. The ceremony was finally over and now it was time for the ball.

The ballroom went beyond beautiful. The large chandeliers were shining brightly, large buffet tables were full of food from all around the galaxy. A wine fountain could be seen at the end of the large table.

It was an emotional moment, everybody was congratulating the newlywed couple, dancing, drinking, eating and enjoying themselves. Laughs could be heard everywhere.

Gaia was looking at Serenity and her husband dancing the same song they were dancing when they first met. Her thoughts were interrupted by a woman's voice.

"And everything is thanks to me!" Aphrodite said smiling proudly, her right hand holding a glass of red wine. "I need to find another victim" she laughed.

"You need to find yourself a consort" Rhea said dryly.

"Oh but...what you don't know is that she already has one" Athena said laughing.

"Maybe the next one in line is going to be Gaia...she's been alone since I can remember" Aprhodite said while she took a sip o her wine.

"Gaia?" Rhea asked.

"I'm sorry...my thoughts were elsewhere...you were saying?" Gaia asked the girls smiling.

"Aphrodite wants to find you a consory" Rhea said.

(laughs) "No, thank you...what she should do is to find a husband for herself" she said.

"That's what I'm telling her but Athena says she already has one!" Rhea laughed.

"Aphrodite is this true?" Gaia asked taking another glass of wine.

"Alright, alright...yes it's true. But still, I need another victim...afterall I'm the Goddess of Love, that's my job!" she said proudly.

"Well, pick another girl, like Rhea here" Gaia said smiling

"Me? No, thank you...I'm better alone" Rhea answered quickly.

"What is she doing here?" Athena said

"Who?" Aphrodite asked.

"Her...what's her name?" Athena said

"Metallia" Gaia responded dryly

"Who is that?" Rhea asked.

"A witch that call herself a goddess...Serenity told me she didn't even know why she was attending, she had no clue if her mother invited her or if she invited herself" Gaia says looking at the woman in subject.

"She's somehow odd" Aphrodite said.

"What are you talking about?" Nyx the Goddess of the Night joined the conversation.

"About her...Metallia" Athena said. She pointed her with her glass.

"Oh... I feel a strange vibe from her, I've heard she is...well...you know...His friend" Nyx said

"More like his servant" Aphrodite said.

"How are you taking it Gaia?" Athena asked with concern.

"I don't think she has some sort of contact with him, he's in a sealed place. Nobody is allowed to enter that place" Gaia said, her tone serious.

"I'm so sorry Gaia" Athena said again, she was now ashamed.

"Don't worry Athena, nobody expected what he turned out to be..." Gaia said sadly.

"I think Nyx is the one who needs your help Aphrodite" Gaia said trying to change the subject.

"Nyx! do you need help with love? Aphrodite said quickly.

"No..." Nyx said.

"Argh...nobody wants my help! It's my job! I mean...I'm very good at it, look at the newlyweds!" the love goddess said raising her hands.

Gaia was growing a little bit tired of this conversation. She knew she needed help, but not to find love, but to be able to be with her love. "I wonder what is he doing right now" she thought.

"I'll go get some more wine" Gaia said and walked towards the wine fountain to have another glass of wine.

"Here you are, I was looking for you" a very familiar voice said to her. She turned to see Ares.

"I was with Aphrodite...she's quite upset because nobody needs help with love" Gaia said taking a sip of her wine.

"You look nice" she said.

"Why...thank you" Ares said giving her a warm smile. Ares was wearing his royal attire. A bronze colored jacket and pants. A long cape on his back. His sword rested on his side. His sandy hair was tied up in a low ponytail. His strong gaze marveled the beauty before him.

"When are you going to get married?" he asked.

Gaia's eyes widened at his question, she wasn't expecting that.

"I don't think it will be soon" she said. "What about you?"

"I hope very soon" he said.

"Is there a special someone in your heart right now?" she gave him a playful smile.

"Yes" Ares said.

"Is she a goddess?" Gaia asked.

"Yes."

"Is she here right now?" she asked again, now intrigued.

"Yes"

"Who is she?" Gaia asked surprised.

"A girl..." he said.

"Oh..Ares please! you can tell me anything, I won't go and tell everybody who she is" Gaia was anxious to know who this girl was.

"I can't tell you" he parted his gaze away from her and look down.

"Does she loves you?" she asked him bringing her hand to his cheek.

"I don't know...but I just can't stop thinking about her" he said softly.

"She'll realize how charming you are and fall for you...you'll see" she said smiling.

At the same time, they both turned to see the new married couple smiling while they danced another song. They were so engrosed in themselves no one else mattered at that time.

"They look so happy and in love" Gaia said.

Ares turned to look back at her.

"What are you going to do now that your best friend is married?" he asked her.

"Well...I know I'll see her but not like we used to before, she has a husband now and more resposabilities" she said.

"We can try and see each other more...like we used to when I used to train you" Ares said.

"Um..yes, that would be nice but, you know I don't stay here...my place is on Earth, but I promise I'll visit you often at your Palace" she said.

"I would love that" he smiled at her. He was about to hug her when someone interrupted.

"Hello little sister" another man in a dark attire came to their conversation.

"Chronos! Oh my...long time no see!" she said with entusiasm, a big smile on her face.

"How have you been?...it's been so long" Gaia asked.

"I'm good...busy, you know time never stops" he said back with a smile. His dark gray eyes looked at her.

"Look at you...you're a vision" Chronos said holding Gaia's hand making her to give a small twirl. She laughed.

"Thank you...you are not bad either" she winked her eye at him. He laughed back.

A new song could be heard in the background.

"Goddess of Earth, May I have this dance?" Chronos said offering his hand.

"Of course" she answered back... "The next dance it will be with you Ares" she said to Ares.

"Sure" he said dryly. His eyes were fixed on the God of Time...he was supposed to be the one asking her for a dance first. Yes, he was jealous.

Chronos lead the dance holding Gaia's hand, she was enjoying it, for her Chronos has always been more like a big brother...he always took care of her from a distance. Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt like she made Ares feel bad..she felt him strange, not like always.

"How's Earth doing?" Chornos asked her interrupting her thoughts as he twirled her, her golden dress glittered in the light of the room.

"Fine" she said

"Just fine?" Chronos asked raising his brow.

"You know how that is..." she was trying to sound cool with her response but she was interrupted by his words.

"Be careful little sister..." Chronos said, his eyes serious.

"Why do you say that?" she was starting to get nervous.

"I was at my post at the Gates of Time and I felt something was going on with you..." he said

"I'm okay Chronos...really" Gaia tried to dismiss the subject.

"Promise me you will be careful" he said looking at her.

"I promise. By the way...do you know what's wrong with Ares?" she asked trying to change the subject.

"Why do you ask?" Chronos knew she didn't want to talk about what was going on with her.

"He's acting strange since the ceremony and before you came over he seemed like something was bothering him, he wasn't the same old Ares"

"He's in love Gaia" Chronos simply said.

"He told me that he was interested in one girl...but he didn't want to tell me who she is" she said turning her face to look for him. But he was nowhere to be found. Chronos laughed.

"Dear little friend...haven't you noticed?" he told the golden princess.

"Notice what?" she asked

"He's in love with you" he finally said. She froze.

"What?" she asked and stopped dancing. "What do you mean he's in love with me?"

"Yes, he always talks about you and he looks at you in a very special way, he always has" he ran a hand through his long dark green hair.

"No...he's just...no! I don't believe you, that can't be true" she walked away leaving a very worried Chronos behind.

Gaia felt like she needed to leave the Moon Palace...there was nothing else that kept her here.

She knew her friend wouldn't notice if she leaves. Hearing Chronos conclusions made her feel very anxious.

"Ares is in love...with me...no, this can't be happening...it's too late! I'm already in love with someone else... Chronos must be mistaken...it has to be another girl..." she said softly.

"What are you doing here?...please, don't tell me you are following me" a very familiar voice came from behind.

"Ares!" she turned "I...actually I'm not. I just needed fresh air" she said and placed a hand on the back of her neck and started rubbing.

"Me too...suddenly I stopped feeling in the mood for a wedding" he said his voice low.

"Yes...I think I'll go home, I'm tired" she said looking at her hands. Chronos words were still fresh in her mind.

She did took her time to look at her friend carefully.

"Shiny hair, piercing eyes, tall...well toned...God of War...that means he's strong... Gaia what are you thinking, you're not fifteen anymore! this is Ares you are thinking about! He's a friend... like Serenity...he's is too my best friend...but I can't tell him I'm in love with a man...a mortal...he'll probably go to Earth and kill him himself" she thought.

"Before you go...can I have this dance?" he asked.

"But...the music is inside" she said turning to see the ballroom.

"We can hear the music here perfectly and we don't have to worry on steping on someone else's feet" he took her hand softly and began leading the dance. They didn't talk, they just danced.

"You really look beautiful tonight Gaia..." he said, his eyes never leaving hers.

"Thank you" she answered back.

The moment was getting uncomfortable...for the first time, she didn't know what to talk about with him.

She was so at ease when she knew they were just friends, being in love was a very strong feeling, she knew that; but she didn't want to stop being friends with him.

She hope for Chrono's words to be wrong.

"I-I think I'll be going now...I'm really tired" she lied, she wasn't tired at all, she just wanted to get away.

"Are you going to be okay by yourself?" he asked not letting her hand go.

"I will. If you see my parents...please, tell them I went home and that I'll see them soon, I didn't have the chance to talk to them...they are with Queen Selene and other royals as we speak...I don't want to interrupt them" she said.

"I will...I hope to see you soon, don't be a stranger" he said before giving her a peck on her cheek.

"Take care my dear friend, I'll see you soon" she walked towards the gardens leaving Ares behind.

"I'll see you soon" he whispered.

"Ares!" Serenity came out to the balcony.

"Serenity, congratulations" he said softly.

"Thank you... by any chance, have you seen Gaia?" she asked and interwined her arm with her husband's.

"She just left" he said.

"She left? Why?" Athan asked.

"Was she okay?" she sounded worried.

"Yes...she said she felt tired" the God of War said.

"Oh...well..." was all she could say.

"Excuse me Serenity but I'll be leaving as well I have to attend some meetings tomorrow." Ares said.

"I understand" she said hugging him "Thank you so much for coming"

"Of course" he waved goodbye and before he started walking into the room he turned to see the bride.

"Serenity, is Gaia at her shrine all the time?" he asked.

"Why do you ask?" Serenity asked suspiciously.

"I want to surprise her one of these days" Ares told the lunar princess.

"NO!" Serenity said.

"Why not?" he asked and raised his brow.

"I mean...no, (nervious laughs) she's not at her shrine all the time...I tried to surprise her several times and it wasn't a good idea...someday she's in a very cranky mood" she lied.

Athan didn't know what to say at this so he prefered to stay silent.

"I thought it was a good idea...Oh well...I'll wait for her to come back and visit" he sounded dissapointed.

"Yes...well...that's Gaia...you never know with her...she's always so busy" she said, flashing a smile than Athan could recognize as a nervious one. Ares raised a brow in suspecting something.

"Serenity are you okay?" Ares asked worried.

"Of course you silly! I'm married! I'm excited and happy that's all!" Serenity laughed.

Athan sweat dropped at her comment and prefered to remain silent, he didn't wanted to ruin his wife's big fat lie. Oh he knew her so well...he could tell when she was lying.

"Right...well I'll see you soon and again, congratulations" saying that Ares left.

"What was that all about dear?" it was Athan's time to speak.

"It's nothing love...nothing important" Serenity said trying to sound calm. She was going to keep her promise and keep her friend safe.

She wanted her friend to be free with her love even if that was prohibited.